Geography

Why Geography?

Geography is the science of space and place. Geographers ask where things are located, why they are there, how places differ, how we go about our daily lives and how people interact with their environment. To put it simply, geographers study the world in which we live.

The field of geography bridges the natural sciences (physical geography) and social sciences (human geography). Geographers work in areas like environmental management, education, disaster response, city and county planning, community development, and more. Geography is an interdisciplinary field that offers diverse career opportunities. Your degree in geography is a stepping-stone to graduate studies or professional degrees in geography, architecture, law, medicine, veterinary medicine, or education.

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Geography

The Geography program develops and strengthens your ability to interpret and explain the occurrence, spatial distribution, and interrelationships of the Earth's physical features and social elements.

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Urban Studies

Urban Studies is a broad interdisciplinary program designed to provide an integrated understanding of the social, political, economic, environmental and cultural processes that shape urban life.

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Earth Science

Earth Science is the study of the materials that make up the Earth and the natural and human processes that shape the landscape.

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Food Studies Interdisciplinary Research Group

"Everyone needs to eat! Yet, food is much more than a source of energy. It is strongly interconnected with social organization, history, culture, politics, and is time and place specific. What we eat, if we eat, when we eat, where we eat, how and with whom we prepare and share our meals reflect those relations. This CIH working group, formed in 2019, is a first step towards building and consolidating an interdisciplinary group of food scholars at the University of Calgary. Join us as we explore questions, issues, and solutions within our current food systems."

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Thesis graduate programs

We offer students the opportunity to undertake thesis-based graduate studies leading to MA, MSc and PhD degrees. We also offer international students the opportunity to come to our department as Visiting Students.

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MGIS Program

The Master of Geographic Information Systems (MGIS) is an advanced course-based program with an independent research component renowned for its successful development of GIS professionals and academics.

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